Postel Avenue over Creek
GoodBuchanan County, Iowa · 090082204 · Structure no. 000000000083652
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Postel Avenue over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Postel Avenue over Creek in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Postel Avenue over Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Postel Avenue over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Postel Avenue over Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Postel Avenue over Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns Postel Avenue over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.